Grounding is one of those things people tend to gloss over, but it really matters for metal roofs. The good news is, a metal roof doesn’t actually mak...

Mesh guards are like a buffet for the local wildlife—I've seen raccoons treat them like an all-you-can-eat chew toy. One house I inspected had mesh so...

You nailed it—waiting for water to “dry itself out” is just asking for trouble. I’ve seen more hidden rot from folks ignoring a little drip than I car...

That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? I’ve crawled around more attics than I care to admit, and honestly, you’d be surprised how often things ...

Green roofs are fantastic for insulation—definitely keeps things cooler underneath, especially compared to asphalt. But, yeah, the weight is no joke. ...

Rubber shingles are kind of the unicorn of roofing—everyone’s heard about them, but I rarely see them in the wild. I’ve inspected a couple homes with ...

Salt air’s a real menace—seen plenty of “pristine” roofs where the screws are basically rust dust holding hands. I’ve had some luck with stainless fas...

That “tape and pray” method gets a lot of folks—seen more than a few creative patch jobs in my rounds, usually followed by water stains and some color...

That’s the truth. Once shingles start curling, you’re basically fighting gravity and time. I’ve seen peel-and-stick underlayments used as a last-ditch...